BREAKING NEWS: Ta’Niya Latson, 7’2″ Star Recruit, Decommits from South Carolina and Recommits to Florida State in Shocking Turn of Events
By College Hoops Daily | May 5, 2025
In a jaw-dropping twist that has sent shockwaves through the world of women’s college basketball, Ta’Niya Latson, the towering 7-foot-2 superstar, has officially decommitted from the University of South Carolina and announced her return to Florida State University in a stunning reversal.
Latson, widely regarded as one of the most transformative prospects in the history of the sport, had committed to South Carolina just weeks ago, with fans and analysts already predicting a dynasty in the making for the Lady Gamecocks. But in a heartfelt statement released on social media this morning, Latson confirmed that her journey will, in fact, take her back to where it all began.
“After much prayer, reflection, and conversation with my family and mentors, I’ve decided to recommit to Florida State University,” Latson wrote. “FSU was my first home, and my heart has never truly left. I’m excited to finish what I started with my Seminole sisters.”
From Blockbuster to Bombshell
Larson commitment to South Carolina in April 2025 made headlines across the country, not just for her elite talent, but for the historical implications of a 7-foot-2 center joining an already loaded Gamecocks roster led by legendary coach Dawn Staley.
The combination of Latson’s size, mobility, and basketball IQ was expected to revolutionize South Carolina’s interior game and secure their path to another national title. Now, with her sudden departure, the team must pivot fast.
“We respect Ta’Niya’s decision,” Coach Staley said in a brief statement. “She’s a special young woman with a bright future, and we wish her nothing but success at Florida State.”
Why the Flip?
While Latson hasn’t publicly shared the full details behind her change of heart, sources close to her family say the decision came down to emotional ties and a desire to lead her own legacy rather than join an already established powerhouse.
Florida State was Latson’s original commitment during her junior year, and she had built strong relationships with the program’s coaching staff, players, and fanbase.
“She realized that she didn’t want to be just a piece of the puzzle,” one insider told College Hoops Daily. “She wants to be the centerpiece of a program, to lead, to build, to finish what she started.”
Florida State’s Golden Hour
The return of Latson is a seismic boost for Florida State, immediately vaulting the Seminoles into the top tier of contenders for the 2025–26 season. Head coach Brooke Wyckoff now finds herself coaching arguably the most dominant physical force in the sport, surrounded by a solid core of rising stars and experienced veterans.
“This is more than a recommitment — it’s a resurrection,” one FSU fan tweeted. “Ta’Niya coming home is the miracle we didn’t know we needed.”
A New Chapter Begins
Latson is already trending worldwide, and excitement in Tallahassee has reached a fever pitch. Students gathered outside the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in celebration, and the university is expected to hold a welcome-back ceremony this weekend.
With major NIL brands still in her corner and the freedom to lead her own program, Latson’s journey continues — not in Columbia, but under the Florida sun.
“I’m ready to lead, to win, and to build something legendary in Tallahassee,” Latson concluded in her post. “Let’s finish what we started. Go Noles!”
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